Dr. Dane Swenson

Dr. Dane T. Swenson grew up in Grand Junction, Colorado. After receiving his Bachelor’s of Science degree from BYU, he attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree while on a scholarship from the United States Army. Following graduation, he was commissioned as a Captain in the U.S. Army Dental Corps, first serving as a general dentist for Soldiers of the 116th Military Intelligence Brigade as well as the 15th and 35th Signal Brigades at Fort Gordon, Georgia.

Dr. Swenson then completed his Advanced Education Residency in Periodontics with the U.S. Army at Fort Gordon, Georgia where he received a Masters of Science degree in Oral Biology as well as a Certificate in Periodontics. After completing his specialty training, he served as Chief of Periodontics stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas and was promoted to the rank of Major. He then assisted in the development of the periodontal department for a new Advanced Education of General Dentistry program and was named an Assistant Professor for Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He loved teaching dentists his specialty and collaborating with them to achieve top of the line care of those Soldiers serving this country.

Dr. Swenson is Board Certified in Periodontics and Dental Implant Surgery by the American Board of Periodontology. He has lectured both nationally and internationally on topics including soft tissue grafting, guided bone regeneration, implant therapy, and esthetics. His research has been published in numerous peer reviewed journals including the Journal of Periodontology and Clinical Advances in Periodontics.

Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Swenson is an avid sports fan, especially of college basketball and football. He enjoys an active lifestyle with his wife, Aimee, and their three children, participating in outdoor activities, triathlons, and coaching basketball.

Accomplishments

  • Board Certified in Periodontics and Dental Implant Surgery by the American Board of Periodontology
  • LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) Certified
  • Wilckodontics, Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics (PAOO) Certified
  • Director of Periodontics and Assistant Professor for the AEGD, Fort Bliss
  • Published in peer reviewed publications such as Journal of Periodontology and Clinical Advances in Periodontics.
  • I.V. Sedation License from the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners